2015 Peugeot 208 towing

Practical information
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
For more information on weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer
to the corresponding section.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing
engine per formance. Above 1 000 metres, the
maximum towed load must be reduced by 10
%
for every 1
000 metres of altitude.
F To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

In the event of a breakdown
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Spare wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the carrier box containing the tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools*
4. Socket for the security bolts. F or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5.
T

owing eye.
S

ee "Towing the vehicle".
Procedure for changing a wheel for the spare
wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1.


Wheelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
"

Bolt cover" tool.
F

or removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels. * Depending on country of sale.

In the event of a breakdown
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To w i n g
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off,
there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:
-
v ehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm
available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.

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Being towed Towing another vehicle
F In the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at bottom right.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm.
F

W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral. F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
F

W
ith an electronic gearbox, place
the gear lever in position N .
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, place
the gear lever in position N .
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission...) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started.
F
U
nlock the steering by turning the
key in the ignition one notch and
release the parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance only.
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General information
Engine characteristics Weights and towed
loads
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen
weight
+ driver (75 kg).
The gross train weight and towed load values
indicated apply up to a maximum altitude
of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for every additional
1
000 metres.
The weight of the braked trailer can be
increased, within the GTW limit, on condition
that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount.
The recommended nose weight is the vertical
load on the towball (removable with or without
to o l s). High ambient temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of the
vehicle to protect the engine; when the
ambient temperature is higher than
37 °C, limit the towed weight.
Towing with a lightly loaded vehicle can
adversely affect roadholding.
Braking distances are increased when
towing a trailer.
Never exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when
towing (comply with the legislation in
force in your country).
GV W:

gross vehicle weight, the maximum authorised vehicle weight.GT W: gross train weight, the maximum authorised weight of vehicle plus trailer.
The engine characteristics (capacity,
maximum power, maximum power speed, fuel,
CO
2 emissions...) for your vehicle are given in
t
he registration document, as well as in sales
brochures.
These characteristics correspond to the
values type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive


1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop. The maximum weights and towed loads for your
vehicle are given are given in the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also present on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information on these identification
markings, refer to the corresponding section.
For further information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Safety, children .......................................... 9 5 , 1 0 0 -114
Screen, instrument panel


..........................3 0, 31
Screen menu map


............................... 230, 244,
258, 266, 272, 276, 278, 309, 323
Screenwash


.................................................... 89
Screenwash, rear


............................................ 88
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
.................................................. 1

74
Seat belts
.......................................... 9

3 - 95, 10 6
Seats, front
...............................

...........36, 49, 51
Seats, heated


.................................................. 52
Seats, rear


................................................. 53, 54
Serial number, vehicle
.................................. 2

20
Service indicator


............................................. 26
Servicing
...............................

........................115Tables of fuses
..............................................202
Tank, AdBlue
® additive ................................. 1 74
Ta n k , f u e l
............................................... 15 4, 15 6
Telephone


............................................ 278, 304
Temperature, coolant


...................................... 25
Settings (Menus)


...........................................
258
Sidelamps


............
77, 80, 83, 195 -197, 199, 200
Side repeater
..............................
..................
19 9
Snow chains
.................................................. 15
8
Socket, 12 V accessory
..................................
72
So

ckets, audio

.......................
72, 254, 300, 320
Speed limiter


.........................................
13 4, 13 9
Starting the engine

.......................................
118
Starting the vehicle

...............
118, 119, 123, 126
Starting using another battery
...................... 20
9
Station, radio
................................. 2
50, 298, 318
Stay, bonnet


..................................................
167
Steering mounted controls, audio


...........................................
228, 297, 317
Stopping the vehicle

.....................................
118
Stop & Start


..............................
16, 66, 131, 147,
154, 167, 208, 211
Storage


......................................................
52, 71
Stowing rings


..................................................
73
Switching off the engine
............................... 12
0
Synchronising the remote control
........................................................... 44
R

adio


.............................................
250, 298, 318
Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting - DAB)


...................................
252
Range, AdBlue


..............................................
176
RDS


...............................................
251, 299, 318
Rear screen, demisting


...................................
67
Recharging the battery
................................. 2

10
Recirculation, air


.................................
60, 62, 65
Reduction of electrical load


..........................
161
Regeneration of the particle filter

.................
15

5
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation detection system

.........................................
153
Reinitialising the remote control
..................... 44
R

eminder, key in ignition

...............................
120
Reminder, lighting on


......................................
82
Remote control .......................................... 3
5, 45
Removing a wheel

........................................
191
Removing the mat
........................................... 71
Replacing bulbs


............................................ 195
Replacing fuses
..............................

.............. 202
Player, USB

...................................................
254
Port, USB

.......................................
7

2, 254, 300
Pre-heater, Diesel


...........................................
15
Pressures, tyres


............................................
220
Pre-tensioning seat belts


................................
95
Priming the fuel system

................................
214
Protecting children


...........................
9 5 , 1 0 0 -114
Puncture


........................................................
183Replacing the air filter


...................................
173
Replacing the oil filter
................................... 17

3
Replacing the passenger compartment filter


................................
5 7, 17 3
Reservoir, screenwash
................................... 89
R

esetting the service indicator


.......................
28
Reversing camera


.........................................
146
Reversing lamps


...................................
19 9, 20 0
Risk areas (update)

.......................................
2 41
Roof bars
....................................................... 16

5
Roof, panoramic


..............................................
70
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

..........................
2

14
R
S
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Third brake lamp ........................................... 201
Three flashes (direction indicators) ................84
Time (setting)
..............................

....................33
TMC (Traffic info)

.......................................... 2

42
To o l s


.............................................. 188, 202, 212
Touch screen ..................................... 29, 31, 153
Touch screen (Menus)


.........................225, 229
To w b a r


................................................... 159, 16 0
Towing another vehicle
................................. 2

13
Traction control (ASR)


..............................19, 9 0
Traffic information (TA)


........................243, 299
Traffic information (TMC)
.............................. 2

42
Tr a i l e r


.................................................... 159, 16 0
Trajectory control systems
..............................90
Triangle, warning ........................................... 182
Trip computer


............................................ 3 0, 31
Ty r e s


...................................................... 115 , 2 18
Tyre under-inflation detection


.......................151Ventilation ..............................
.....
56 -58, 61, 115
Voice recognition ..................................271, 275
W
V
U
Under-inflation (detection) ............................1 51
Unlocking .............................. ..........................35
Unlocking the boot
.......................................... 43
Updating risk areas
....................................... 2

41
Updating the date


............................................ 33
Updating the time


............................................ 33
USB


................................................ 72, 254, 309Warning and indicator lamps


..........................
14
Warning lamp, braking system

.......................
18
Warning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater

.......
15
Warning lamp, SCR emissions control system ...........................................................
21
Wheel, spare

.................................................
188
Window controls

.............................................
46
Wiper blades (changing)
............................... 16
4
Wiper, rear ....................................................... 88
Wipers

.......................................................
16, 87
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive

.....................
87
.
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